Why You Should Never DIY Bed Bug Removal—Let the Pros at Beantown Pest Handle It

It starts with a few itchy bites. Then maybe you spot a tiny brown bug on your mattress or a faint bloodstain on the sheets. Suddenly, you realize you might be dealing with… bed bugs.



If your first instinct is to grab a spray or try a home remedy you found online—stop right there. When it comes to bed bugs, DIY treatments aren’t just ineffective—they can make things worse. Here’s what you need to know about these pests, why they’re more active in summer, and why calling Beantown Pest Control is the smart move.

Why Bed Bugs Get Worse in the Summer

Bed bugs don’t just “wake up” in the summer, but their populations do tend to spread more rapidly this time of year. That’s because:

  • People travel more in summer—bringing bed bugs home from hotels, Airbnb stays, or public transportation.


  • Warmer temps speed up their life cycle, allowing them to breed and spread faster.

If you’ve recently taken a trip and are suddenly waking up with bites, bed bugs might have hitched a ride home with you.


How Bed Bugs Invade Your Home

Bed bugs are sneaky. They don’t fly or jump, but they’re expert hitchhikers. They can enter your home via:

  • Luggage, backpacks, or purses after travel


  • Used furniture or mattresses


  • Shared laundry machines or public spaces


  • Apartment buildings or shared walls

Once inside, they hide in mattress seams, headboards, baseboards, behind picture frames, and even inside outlets—emerging at night to feed on human blood.


What Bed Bugs Do

Bed bugs feed at night and leave behind clusters of itchy, red welts. But bites aren’t the only problem:


  • They multiply quickly—one female can lay hundreds of eggs.


  • They’re hard to see and even harder to eliminate.


  • DIY sprays often drive them deeper into hiding, making them even tougher to eradicate.

Why You Should Never Try to Handle Bed Bugs on Your Own

Store-bought sprays and foggers rarely reach bed bugs where they hide. In fact, most DIY products:

  • Don’t kill eggs


  • Can cause bed bugs to scatter and spread to other rooms


  • May expose your family to unnecessary chemicals


  • Waste time—giving bed bugs a chance to multiply

In short: you’ll lose time, money, and peace of mind—and still have bugs.


Trust Beantown Pest Control for Safe, Professional Bed Bug Elimination

At Beantown Pest Control, we know how to identify, locate, and eliminate bed bugs effectively using professional-grade methods and integrated treatment strategies. Our experts:


  • Perform a detailed inspection of your home

  • Use targeted, proven treatments—not guesswork

  • Provide clear guidance for prep and prevention

  • Offer follow-up services to ensure full elimination

We service Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Revere, and all surrounding areas. If bed bugs are bugging you—don’t wait and don’t DIY.


Call Beantown Pest Control Today

If you suspect bed bugs, contact us right away. The sooner you act, the easier the solution. Trust your local pros at Beantown Pest Control to restore your comfort—and your sleep.


👉 Book your inspection today or call us to speak with a bed bug expert.

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